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1. 'Battered pets': non-accidental physical injuries found in dogs and cats

Author:
Munro, H.M.C.; Thrusfield, M.V.
Source:
Journal of small animal practice 2001 v.42 no.6 pp. 279-290
ISSN:
0022-4510
Subject:
dogs; cats; animal welfare; animal injuries; dog breeds; breed differences; gender differences; United Kingdom
DOI:
10.1111/j.1748-5827.2001.tb02041.x
PubMed:
11440397

2. Aetiology and outcome in 90 cats presenting with dyspnoea in a referral population

Author:
Swift, S.; Dukes-McEwan, J.; Fonfara, S.; Loureiro, J.F.; Burrow, R.
Source:
journal of small animal practice 2009 v.50 no.9 pp. 466-473
ISSN:
0022-4510
Subject:
etiology; heart rate; neoplasms; cats; heart diseases; cat diseases; dyspnea; animal age
Abstract:
... Dyspnoea is an unspecific severe presenting sign, which can be life threatening and requires prompt treatment. Dyspnoeic cats often have significant underlying disease. Underlying aetiologies in cats that presented with dyspnoea were reviewed, and associations with patient signalment and outcome were investigated. The case records of 90 dyspnoeic cats were retrospectively reviewed and separated in ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1748-5827.2009.00767.x
PubMed:
19769667

3. Antibacterial prescribing patterns in small animal veterinary practice identified via SAVSNET: the small animal veterinary surveillance network

Author:
A. D. Radford; P. J. Noble; K. P. Coyne; R. M. Gaskell; P. H. Jones; J. G. E. Bryan; C. Setzkorn; Á. Tierney; S. Dawson
Source:
Veterinary record 2011 v.169 no.12 pp. 310
ISSN:
2042-7670
Subject:
amoxicillin; cats; dogs; fluoroquinolones; imipenem; monitoring; nitroimidazoles; rabbits; small animal practice; vancomycin; England; Wales
Abstract:
... In this study, data from veterinary clinical records were collected via the small animal veterinary surveillance network (SAVSNET). Over a three-month period, data were obtained from 22,859 consultations at 16 small animal practices in England and Wales: 69 per cent from dogs, 24 per cent from cats, 3 per cent from rabbits and 4 per cent from miscellaneous species. The proportion of consults where ...
DOI:
10.1136/vr.d5062

4. Aortic and cardiac mineralization in the dog

Author:
Schwarz, T.; Sullivan, M.; Stork, C.K.; Willis, R.; Harley, R.; Mellor, D.J.
Source:
Veterinary radiology & ultrasound 2002 v.43 no.5 pp. 419-427
ISSN:
1058-8183
Subject:
interspecific variation; mineralization; cats; disease prevalence; dogs; calcinosis; aorta; heart
DOI:
10.1111/j.1740-8261.2002.tb01028.x
PubMed:
12375775

5. Assessment of acid‐base status of cats with naturally occurring chronic renal failure

Author:
J. Elliott; H. M. Syme; E. Reubens; P. J. Markwell
Source:
journal of small animal practice 2003 v.44 no.2 pp. 65-70
ISSN:
0022-4510
Subject:
acidosis; ammonium compounds; blood pH; cats; creatinine; cross-sectional studies; excretion; general practitioners; patients; renal failure; urinalysis; urine
Abstract:
... Metabolic acidosis is reported to be a common complication of feline chronic renal failure (CRF) but acid‐base status of feline patients with this disease is rarely assessed by general practitioners. A cross‐sectional study involving 59 cases of naturally occurring feline CRF was conducted to determine the prevalence of acid‐base disturbances. Cases were categorised on the basis of their plasma cr ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1748-5827.2003.tb00122.x
PubMed:
12622470

6. Borrelia burgdorferi infection in cats in the UK

Author:
May, C.; Carter, S.D.; Barnes, A.; McLean, C.; Bennett, D.; Coutts, A.; Grant, C.K.
Source:
Journal of small animal practice 1994 v.35 no.10 pp. 517-520
ISSN:
0022-4510
Subject:
cats; Borrelia burgdorferi; Lyme disease; disease prevalence; serological surveys; England; Wales
DOI:
10.1111/j.1748-5827.1994.tb03804.x

7. Causes of Mortality and Lesions Observed Post mortem in European Moles (Talpa europaea) in Cornwall, South-west England

Author:
V.R. Simpson; N.J. Davison; M.P. Dagleish
Source:
Journal of comparative pathology 2019 v.167 pp. 18-25
ISSN:
0021-9975
Subject:
Cyclospora; Gram-positive bacteria; Nematoda; Protozoa; Streptobacillus moniliformis; Talpa europaea; Toxoplasma gondii; blood vessels; body condition; cats; dermatitis; dogs; eosinophils; foxes; health status; hematopoiesis; hepatitis; histopathology; kidneys; lungs; macrophages; mineralization; moles; mortality; muscles; nematode infections; parasites; pericarditis; pleurisy; pneumonia; predation; spleen; toxoplasmosis; England
Abstract:
... European moles (Talpa europaea) are a common species in the UK, but there are few published data on the causes of mortality in these animals. An opportunistic post-mortem study was carried out on 44 moles found dead or dying in Cornwall, UK. Assessment of muscle condition and fat reserves, where possible, indicated that most (27 of 37, 73%) were in good nutritive condition. The majority had died o ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jcpa.2018.11.006

8. Causes of mortality and pathological lesions observed post-mortem in red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) in Great Britain

Author:
Victor R Simpson; Judith Hargreaves; Helen M Butler; Nicholas J Davison; David J Everest
Source:
BMC veterinary research 2013 v.9 no.1 pp. 229
ISSN:
1746-6148
Subject:
Anoplura; Bordetella bronchiseptica; Sciurus; Siphonaptera; Staphylococcus aureus; adenoma; animal injuries; bacterial infections; bronchopneumonia; candidiasis; capillariasis; carcinoma; cats; cholecalciferol; chylothorax; death; dermatitis; dogs; ears; etiology; humans; hyperplasia; mortality; poisoning; predation; predators; rodenticides; squirrels; ticks; toxoplasmosis; traffic; England; Scotland
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: The red squirrel population in Great Britain has declined dramatically in recent decades, principally due to squirrelpox. Concern exists that red squirrels may become extinct nationally and, as there has been limited research in to diseases other than squirrelpox, this study aimed to identify additional causes of mortality. RESULTS: Post-mortem examinations on 163 red squirrels found d ...
DOI:
10.1186/1746-6148-9-229
PubMed:
24238087
PubMed Central:
PMC4225685

9. Congenital abnormalities of the feline vertebral column

Author:
NEWITT, ANNA; GERMAN, ALEXANDER J.; BARR, FRANCES J.
Source:
Veterinary radiology & ultrasound 2008 v.49 no.1 pp. 35-41
ISSN:
1058-8183
Subject:
cats; congenital abnormalities
Abstract:
... Radiographs of vertebral segments from 200 cats were retrospectively assessed to determine the incidence of congenital axial skeletal abnormalities. The axial skeleton was divided into cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and caudal segments and the presence and types of congenital abnormalities present were recorded for each segment. A total of 598 axial skeletal segments were examined. Congenital ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1740-8261.2007.00314.x
PubMed:
18251292

10. Demographics and economic burden of un-owned cats and dogs in the UK: results of a 2010 census

Author:
Jenny Stavisky; Marnie L Brennan; Martin Downes; Rachel Dean
Source:
BMC veterinary research 2012 v.8 no.1 pp. 474
ISSN:
1746-6148
Subject:
Internet; animal care; breeds; cats; databases; demographic statistics; disease resistance; dogs; euthanasia; people; questionnaires; England; Scotland; Wales
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: The population of dogs and cats passing through rescue shelters may be subject to compromised welfare and increased susceptibility to disease. Little information exists to describe this population, its dynamics and associated management practices. The aim of this study was to carry out a census of un-owned cats and dogs in the UK in 2010, and to document the origins, destinations, husb ...
DOI:
10.1186/1746-6148-8-163
PubMed:
22974242
PubMed Central:
PMC3514250

11. Demographics of dogs, cats, and rabbits attending veterinary practices in Great Britain as recorded in their electronic health records

Author:
Fernando Sánchez-Vizcaíno; Peter-John M. Noble; Phil H. Jones; Tarek Menacere; Iain Buchan; Suzanna Reynolds; Susan Dawson; Rosalind M. Gaskell; Sally Everitt; Alan D. Radford
Source:
BMC veterinary research 2017 v.13 no.1 pp. 218
ISSN:
1746-6148
Subject:
rabbits; injectable transponders; descriptive studies; purebreds; health services; industry; veterinary clinics; pet ownership; humans; monitoring; cats; dogs; pets; insurance; castration; socioeconomic factors; regression analysis; environmental factors; socioeconomic status; demographic statistics; England; Scotland
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Understanding the distribution and determinants of disease in animal populations must be underpinned by knowledge of animal demographics. For companion animals, these data have been difficult to collect because of the distributed nature of the companion animal veterinary industry. Here we describe key demographic features of a large veterinary-visiting pet population in Great Britain a ...
DOI:
10.1186/s12917-017-1138-9
PubMed:
28693574
PubMed Central:
PMC5504643

12. Determination of gestational time and prediction of parturition in dogs and cats: an update

Author:
M. Beccaglia; S. Alonge; C. Trovo’; G. C. Luvoni
Source:
Reproduction in domestic animals 2016 v.51 Suppl S1 no. pp. 12-17
ISSN:
0936-6768
Subject:
bitches; breeding; cats; heart rate; medicine; neonates; ovulation; parturition; pets; prediction; pregnancy; radiography; radiology; small animal practice; surgery; ultrasonography; England
Abstract:
... Accurate prediction of delivery date in canine and feline allows a better management of parturition, reducing the loss of neonates. This review evaluates the most common methods adopted to accurately predict the day of delivery: determination of ovulation and hormonal assays, first appearance of embryonic/foetal structures using ultrasound or radiography, echographic measurement of extra‐foetal an ...
DOI:
10.1111/rda.12782

13. Epidemiology of Diabetes Mellitus among 193,435 Cats Attending Primary‐Care Veterinary Practices in England

Author:
D.G. O'Neill; R. Gostelow; C. Orme; D.B. Church; S.J.M. Niessen; K. Verheyen; D.C. Brodbelt
Source:
Journal of veterinary internal medicine 2016 v.30 no.4 pp. 964-972
ISSN:
0891-6640
Subject:
body weight; cat breeds; cats; confidence interval; cross-sectional studies; crossbreds; diabetes mellitus; epidemiology; forests; health services; models; odds ratio; regression analysis; risk factors; veterinary clinics; England
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common endocrine disease of cats. The prevalence of DM in cats in England is not well‐defined. HYPOTHESIS/OBJECTIVES: To estimate the prevalence and identify risk factors for DM in a large population of cats attending primary‐care practices. ANIMALS: A cohort of 193,563 cats in the VetCompass Programme attending 118 primary‐care practices in England. METHODS ...
DOI:
10.1111/jvim.14365
PubMed:
27353396
PubMed Central:
PMC5094533

14. Epidemiology of Toxocariasis in England and Wales

Author:
K. Halsby; L. Senyonjo; S. Gupta; G. Ladbury; M. Suvari; P. Chiodini; D. Morgan
Source:
Zoonoses and public health 2016 v.63 no.7 pp. 529-533
ISSN:
1863-1959
Subject:
burden of disease; cats; databases; dogs; eggs; health promotion; ingestion; morbidity; parasites; toxocariasis; England; Wales
Abstract:
... Toxocara infection occurs through ingestion of parasite eggs excreted by dogs and cats, and can cause severe morbidity. The burden of disease in England and Wales is not well described, and the impact of public health campaigns conducted in the mid‐1990s is uncertain. This paper uses data from two extensive databases to explore the trends in this disease in England and Wales from the 1970s to 2009 ...
DOI:
10.1111/zph.12259

15. Feline corneal sequestra: a review of 64 cases (80 eyes) from 1993 to 2000

Author:
Featherstone, Heidi J.; Sansom, Jane
Source:
Veterinary ophthalmology 2004 v.7 no.4 pp. 213-227
ISSN:
1463-5216
Subject:
animal health; bandages; breeds; cats; cornea; discoloration
Abstract:
... Feline corneal sequestrum is a common condition of the feline cornea. The purpose of this study was to provide a detailed description of the clinical features of the condition including the response to different management options and to assess the rate of recurrence. The medical records of 64 cases (80 eyes) of feline corneal sequestra that presented to the Animal Health Trust from 1993 to 2000 w ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1463-5224.2004.04028.x
PubMed:
15200618

16. Feline dystocia: prevalence, and association with cranial conformation and breed

Author:
Gunn-Moore, D.A.; Thrusfield, M.V.
Source:
Veterinary record 1995 v.136 no.14 pp. 350-353
ISSN:
0042-4900
Subject:
cats; dystocia; incidence; breed differences; head
DOI:
10.1136/vr.136.14.350
PubMed:
7610538

17. Feline idiopathic cardiomyopathy: A retrospective study of 106 cats (1994–2001)

Author:
L Ferasin; CP Sturgess; MJ Cannon; SMA Caney; TJ Gruffydd-Jones; PR Wotton
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery v.5 no.3 pp. 151-159
ISSN:
1098-612X
Subject:
cardiomyopathy; cats; prognosis; electrocardiography
Abstract:
... The case records of 106 cats with idiopathic cardiomyopathy that presented to the Feline Centre of the University of Bristol between September 1994 and September 2001 were reviewed retrospectively. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) was the most common form seen (57.5%), followed by restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) (20.7%), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) (10.4%) and unclassified cardiomyopathy (UCM) ...
DOI:
10.1016/S1098-612X(02)00133-X
PubMed:
12765625

18. Feline tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium bovis infection of domestic UK cats associated with feeding a commercial raw food diet

Author:
Conor O’Halloran; Camilla Tørnqvist‐Johnsen; Glynn Woods; Jordan Mitchell; Nicki Reed; Paul Burr; Deborah Gascoyne‐Binzi; Michaela Wegg; Sarah Beardall; Jayne Hope; Danièlle Gunn‐Moore
Source:
Transboundary and emerging diseases 2021 v.68 no.4 pp. 2308-2320
ISSN:
1865-1674
Subject:
DNA; Mycobacterium bovis; bovine tuberculosis; cats; diet; genotype; interferon-gamma; lymphatic diseases; meat inspection; pet foods; raw milk; risk; venison; veterinarians; wildlife; zoonoses; England; Scotland
Abstract:
... Mycobacterium (M.) bovis can infect cats and is a demonstrated zoonosis. We describe an outbreak of M. bovis in pet cats across England and Scotland associated with feeding a commercial raw food diet. Forty‐seven cats presented with (pyo)granulomatous lesions, lymphadenopathy, pulmonary and/or alimentary disease over a one‐year period where M. bovis infection was suspected or definitively diagnose ...
DOI:
10.1111/tbed.13889

19. Frequencies of feline blood types at a referral hospital in the south east of England

Author:
Forcada, Y.; Guitian, J.; Gibson, G.
Source:
journal of small animal practice 2007 v.48 no.10 pp. 570-573
ISSN:
0022-4510
Subject:
cats; blood groups; prevalence; variance; breeds; pedigree; geographical distribution; geographical variation; risk assessment; blood coagulation disorders; etiology; blood transfusion; disease prevention; surveys; hematologic tests; blood sampling; blood group antigens; England
Abstract:
... To determine the prevalence of blood types in the feline patients and blood donors of the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (The Royal Veterinary College, London, UK), that were typed between 2000 and 2004. A retrospective study was performed using files of patients and blood donors of the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals seen between January 2000 and November 2004. Commercial blood typing cards ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1748-5827.2007.00325.x
PubMed:
17608664

20. Genetic diversity and introgression in the Scottish wildcat

Author:
Beaumont, M.; Barratt, E.M.; Gottelli, D.; Kitchener, A.C.; Daniels, M.J.; Pritchard, J.K.; Bruford, M.W.
Source:
Molecular ecology 2001 v.10 no.2 pp. 319-336
ISSN:
0962-1083
Subject:
cats; genetic variation; introgression; genetic techniques and protocols; microsatellite repeats; loci; gene frequency; genetic distance; interspecific hybridization; hybrids; Scotland; England
DOI:
10.1046/j.1365-294x.2001.01196.x
PubMed:
11298948

21. Indications, outcomes and complications following lateral thoracotomy in dogs and cats

Author:
Moores, A.L.; Halfacree, Z.J.; Baines, S.J.; Lipscomb, V.J.
Source:
journal of small animal practice 2007 v.48 no.12 pp. 695-698
ISSN:
0022-4510
Subject:
interspecific variation; etiology; neoplasms; cats; dog diseases; dogs; thoracic cavity; morbidity; patent ductus arteriosus; risk assessment; esophagus; surgery; methodology; cat diseases; lungs; postoperative complications; mortality; disease course
Abstract:
... Lateral thoracotomy is widely used for surgical management of thoracic diseases in small animals. The purpose of this paper is to describe the indications for lateral thoracotomy in dogs and cats and the associated outcomes and complications. Medical records of animals undergoing lateral thoracotomy were reviewed and owners contacted regarding complications and survival. Relationships between sign ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1748-5827.2007.00417.x
PubMed:
18045379

22. Investigation of nasal disease in the cat—A retrospective study of 77 cases

Author:
S.M. Henderson; K. Bradley; M.J. Day; S. Tasker; S.M.A. Caney; A. Hotston Moore; T.J. Gruffydd-Jones
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery v.6 no.4 pp. 245-257
ISSN:
1098-612X
Subject:
nose; disease diagnosis; neoplasms; cats; rhinitis; case studies; foreign bodies
Abstract:
... A retrospective study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of different diseases in cats referred for investigation of chronic nasal disease, to identify historical, clinical and diagnostic features which may assist in making a diagnosis, and to provide information pertaining to outcome in these cats. Diagnoses included neoplasia (30 cases), chronic rhinitis (27), foreign body (8), nasophary ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jfms.2003.08.005
PubMed:
15265480

23. Long-Term Outcome of Eight Cats with Non-Iymphoproliferative Nasal Tumours Treated by Megavoltage Radiotherapy

Author:
RJ Mellanby; ME Heritage; JM Dobson
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2002 v.4 no.2 pp. 77-81
ISSN:
1098-612X
Subject:
cats; neoplasms; nose; radiotherapy; adverse effects; mortality; long term experiments; prognosis
Abstract:
... A retrospective study was undertaken to evaluate the long term survival of eight cats with non-lymphoproliferative nasal tumours treated by megavoltage radiotherapy alone. Adenocarcinoma was the most commonly diagnosed tumour. Megavoltage radiotherapy was given to eight cats in 4–6 fractions of 4–8 Gys over a 16 to 28 day period. Seven cats completed the radiotherapy schedule and only two cases de ...
DOI:
10.1053/jfms.2001.0159
PubMed:
12027506

24. Longevity and mortality of cats attending primary care veterinary practices in England

Author:
Dan G O’Neill; David B Church; Paul D McGreevy; Peter C Thomson; David C Brodbelt
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery v.17 no.2 pp. 125-133
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
body weight; breeding; cat breeds; cats; crossbreds; databases; descriptive statistics; disease prevention; females; health information; longevity; mortality; neoplasms; pets; purebreds; regression analysis; risk factors; veterinary clinics; England
Abstract:
... Enhanced knowledge on longevity and mortality in cats should support improved breeding, husbandry, clinical care and disease prevention strategies. The VetCompass research database of primary care veterinary practice data offers an extensive resource of clinical health information on companion animals in the UK. This study aimed to characterise longevity and mortality in cats, and to identify impo ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X14536176

25. Markers of feline leukaemia virus infection or exposure in cats from a region of low seroprevalence

Author:
Julia A. Beatty; Séverine Tasker; Oswald Jarrett; Amy Lam; Stephanie Gibson; Alice Noe-Nordberg; Angela Phillips; Anne Fawcett; Vanessa R. Barrs
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2011 v.13 no.12 pp. 927-933
ISSN:
1098-612X
Subject:
Feline leukemia virus; antibodies; antibody detection; antigen detection; cats; enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; lymphoma; pathogenesis; proviruses; quantitative polymerase chain reaction; seroprevalence
Abstract:
... Molecular techniques have demonstrated that cats may harbour feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) provirus in the absence of antigenaemia. Using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), p27 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), anti-feline oncornavirus-associated cell-membrane-antigen (FOCMA) antibody testing and virus isolation (VI) we investigated three groups of cats. Among cats w ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jfms.2011.07.011
PubMed:
21880527

26. Melanocytic neoplasia in the cat

Author:
Day, M.J.; Lucke, V.M.
Source:
Journal of small animal practice 1995 v.36 no.5 pp. 207-213
ISSN:
0022-4510
Subject:
eyes; melanoma; cats; metastasis; limbs (animal); case studies; histopathology; England
DOI:
10.1111/j.1748-5827.1995.tb02898.x
PubMed:
7650915

27. Mortality due to trauma in cats attending veterinary practices in central and south‐east England

Author:
J. L. McDonald; I. R. Cleasby; D. C. Brodbelt; D. B. Church; D. G. O'Neill
Source:
journal of small animal practice 2017 v.58 no.10 pp. 570-576
ISSN:
0022-4510
Subject:
accidents; cats; databases; death; human population; linear models; mortality; population density; risk factors; traffic; urban areas; veterinary clinics; England
Abstract:
... OBJECTIVES: To identify important demographic and spatial factors associated with the risk of trauma and, more specifically, road traffic accident‐related mortality, relative to other diagnoses in cats. METHODS: A sample of 2738 cats with mortality data derived from the VetCompass primary‐care veterinary database was selected for detailed study. Generalised linear models investigated risk factors ...
DOI:
10.1111/jsap.12716

28. Mutant gene frequencies in cats of the greater London area

Author:
Robinson, R.
Source:
Theoretical and applied genetics 1987 v.74 no.5 pp. 579-583
ISSN:
0040-5752
Subject:
cats; gene frequency; genetic polymorphism; England
DOI:
10.1007/BF00288855
PubMed:
24240212

29. Mycobacterial disease in cats in Great Britain: I. Culture results, geographical distribution and clinical presentation of 339 cases

Author:
Danièlle A. Gunn-Moore; Sarah E. McFarland; Jacqueline I. Brewer; Timothy R. Crawshaw; Richard S. Clifton-Hadley; Marcel Kovalik; Darren J. Shaw
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2011 v.13 no.12 pp. 934-944
ISSN:
1098-612X
Subject:
Feline immunodeficiency virus; Feline leukemia virus; Mycobacterium avium; Mycobacterium bovis; Mycobacterium microti; biochemistry; blood serum; cats; geographical distribution; head; lymph nodes; radiography; skin lesions; species identification; England; Scotland; Wales
Abstract:
... This study investigated 339 cases of feline mycobacterial disease from cats with cutaneous lesions or masses found at exploratory laparotomy. Tissue samples were submitted to the Veterinary Laboratories Agency for mycobacterial culture over a 4-year period to December 2008. The study assessed which species of culturable mycobacteria were involved, where the cats lived, and their clinical presentat ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jfms.2011.07.012
PubMed:
22079343

30. Nasal polyps in a cat

Author:
P. E. Galloway; A. Kyles; J. P. Henderson
Source:
journal of small animal practice 1997 v.38 no.2 pp. 78-80
ISSN:
0022-4510
Subject:
nose; pathological processes and conditions; cats; surgery; case studies; disease diagnosis; England
Abstract:
... Ethmoturblnate polyps are described In a onsyear‐old cat wlth a four month hlstory of stertorous resplratlon and frequent sneezlng. Remlsslon of cllnlcal slgns occurred after rhlnotomy and polypectomy. This appears to be the flrst known case of nasal polyps reported from outslde Italy and the USA. ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1748-5827.1997.tb02992.x
PubMed:
9065887

31. Orf (contagious pustular dermatitis) in farmworkers: prevalence and risk factors in three areas of England

Author:
Paiba, G.A.; Thomas, D.R.H.; Morgan, K.L.; Bennett, M.; Salmon, R.L.; Chalmers, R.; Kench, S.M.; Coleman, T.J.; Meadows, D.; Morgan-Capner, P.
Source:
Veterinary record 1999 v.145 no.1 pp. 7-11
ISSN:
0042-4900
Subject:
Orf virus; skin diseases; farm labor; farmers; disease prevalence; incidence; risk factors; sheep; dogs; cattle; cats; ducks; swine; rats; England
DOI:
10.1136/vr.145.1.7
PubMed:
10452390

32. Otoscopy and aural cytological findings in a population of rescue cats and cases in a referral small animal hospital in England and Wales

Author:
Sophie Tyler; Nicola Swales; Aiden P Foster; Toby G Knowles; Natalie Barnard
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2020 v.22 no.2 pp. 161-167
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
Malassezia; Otodectes cynotis; bacteria; cats; cell biology; confidence interval; hospitals; mites; otitis externa; veterinary clinics; England; Wales
Abstract:
... Otitis externa is seen clinically in cats, although studies investigating this condition within the UK are lacking. The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of Otodectes cynotis mites and microbial infection in the ear canals of cats in various rescue centres and a referral hospital. Otoscopy was performed in 332 cats. Otoscopic findings were noted, including the gross visuali ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X19834969

33. Outcomes of Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts Occluded with Ameroid Constrictors in Nine Dogs and One Cat

Author:
Bright, Steven R.; Williams, John M.; Niles, Jacqui D.
Source:
Veterinary surgery 2006 v.35 no.3 pp. 300-309
ISSN:
0161-3499
Subject:
neurophysiology; vascular diseases; liver; cats; dog diseases; dogs; long term effects; morbidity; congenital abnormalities; blood flow; surgery; liver diseases; cat diseases; medical and veterinary equipment; postoperative complications; mortality; disease course
Abstract:
... To report outcome after ameroid constrictor (AC) use for single intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (IPSS). Retrospective study. Nine dogs and 1 cat. Medical records (1999-2003) of dogs and cats with surgically confirmed IPSS were reviewed. Recorded data was: breed, sex, weight, age at surgery, clinical signs, serum biochemical and hematologic data, shunt anatomy, AC size, hospitalization, complicat ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1532-950X.2006.00148.x
PubMed:
16635012

34. Prevalence of disorders recorded in cats attending primary-care veterinary practices in England

Author:
D.G. O'Neill; D.B. Church; P.D. McGreevy; P.C. Thomson; D.C. Brodbelt
Source:
veterinary journal 2014 v.202 no.2 pp. 286-291
ISSN:
1090-0233
Subject:
Siphonaptera; abscess; breeding; cats; confidence interval; crossbreds; hyperthyroidism; insect infestations; obesity; periodontal diseases; prioritization; purebreds; veterinarians; veterinary clinics; England
Abstract:
... Improved understanding of absolute and relative prevalence values for common feline disorders could support clinicians when listing differential diagnoses and also assist prioritisation of breeding, research and health control strategies. This study aimed to analyse primary-care veterinary clinical data within the VetCompass project to estimate the prevalence of the most common disorders recorded ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.tvjl.2014.08.004

35. Prevalence of feline cataract: results of a cross-sectional study of 2000 normal animals, 50 cats with diabetes and one hundred cats following dehydrational crises

Author:
Williams, David L.; Heath, M. Fred
Source:
Veterinary ophthalmology 2006 v.9 no.5 pp. 341-349
ISSN:
1463-5216
Subject:
breed differences; cats; disease prevalence; gender differences; risk factors; risk assessment; eye lens; pets; diabetes; cataract; animal age; dehydration (animal physiology); disease incidence
Abstract:
... In this study 2000 normal cats, 50 cats with diabetes and 100 cats with a history of dehydrational crises were examined ophthalmoscopically to determine presence of cataract. The cats examined were predominantly from veterinary hospital populations but also from re-homing facilities and breeding catteries. Prevalence of cataract was determined for different age groups (year cohorts). The age at wh ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1463-5224.2006.00497.x
PubMed:
16939463

36. Prevalence of feline chronic gingivo-stomatitis in first opinion veterinary practice

Author:
Katharine AE Healey; Susan Dawson; Rachel Burrow; Peter Cripps; Christopher J. Gaskell; C Anthony Hart; Gina L Pinchbeck; Alan D. Radford; Rosalind M Gaskell
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2007 v.9 no.5 pp. 373-381
ISSN:
1098-612X
Subject:
cats; gingivitis; chronic diseases; disease prevalence; England
Abstract:
... Feline chronic gingivo-stomatitis (FCGS) is a syndrome characterised by persistent, often severe, inflammation of the oral mucosa. In the absence of similar studies, our objective was to estimate the prevalence of FCGS in a convenience based sample of cats visiting first opinion small animal veterinary practices. Twelve practices took part, providing a sample population of 4858 cats. Veterinary su ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jfms.2007.03.003
PubMed:
17507275

37. Prevalence of feline leukaemia virus and antibodies to feline immunodeficiency virus and feline coronavirus in stray cats sent to an RSPCA hospital

Author:
Muirden, A.
Source:
Veterinary record 2002 v.150 no.20 pp. 621-625
ISSN:
0042-4900
Subject:
seroprevalence; Coronavirinae; cats; disease prevalence; stray animals; gender differences; animal health; Feline leukemia virus; veterinary clinics; Feline immunodeficiency virus; England
DOI:
10.1136/vr.150.20.621
PubMed:
12046785

38. Prevalence of feline lungworm Aelurostrongylus abstrusus in England

Author:
Hany M. Elsheikha; Ian Wright; Bo Wang; Roland Schaper
Source:
Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports 2019 v.16 pp. 100271
ISSN:
2405-9390
Subject:
Aelurostrongylus; cat diseases; cats; confidence interval; deworming; feces; females; larvae; lifestyle; lungworms; males; odds ratio; regression analysis; risk; England
Abstract:
... Infection of cats with lungworm Aelurostrongylus abstrusus has recently been documented in the UK. Here, we aimed to study the prevalence of A. abstrusus in fecal samples from cats across England. A total of 950 fecal samples were collected from cats together with information on their age, breed, gender, geographic region, lifestyle, and treatment history. A total of 17 (1.7%) cats were positive f ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.vprsr.2019.100271

39. Prevalence of intestinal parasites in domestic cats from the London area

Author:
Nichol, S.; Ball, S.J.; Snow, K.R.
Source:
Veterinary record 1981 v.109 no.12 pp. 252-253
ISSN:
0042-4900
Subject:
cats; endoparasites; England
Abstract:
... prevalence of intestinal parasites in domestic cats of different ages: London area ...
DOI:
10.1136/vr.109.12.252
PubMed:
7340062

40. Prevalence of systolic hypertension in cats with chronic renal failure at initial evaluation

Author:
Syme, H.M.; Barber, P.J.; Markwell, P.J.; Elliott, J.
Source:
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 2002 v.220 no.12 pp. 1799-1804
ISSN:
0003-1488
Subject:
cats; renal failure; chronic diseases; hypertension; disease prevalence; risk factors; blood pressure; potassium; blood plasma
DOI:
10.2460/javma.2002.220.1799
PubMed:
12092951

41. Prevalence of the cat flea Ctenocephalides felis and oocyte development during autumn and winter in Leicester City, U.K

Author:
Clark, F.
Source:
Medical and veterinary entomology 1999 v.13 no.2 pp. 217-218
ISSN:
0269-283X
Subject:
cats; dogs; Ctenocephalides felis; autumn; winter; ovarian development; oocytes; seasonal variation; population density; England
DOI:
10.1046/j.1365-2915.1999.00154.x
PubMed:
10484171

42. Primary care veterinary usage of systemic glucocorticoids in cats and dogs in three UK practices

Author:
D. O'Neill; A. Hendricks; J. Summers; D. Brodbelt
Source:
journal of small animal practice 2012 v.53 no.4 pp. 217-222
ISSN:
0022-4510
Subject:
animal care; cats; databases; dogs; drugs; glucocorticoids; logit analysis; risk factors; small animal practice; therapeutics; England
Abstract:
... Objectives: To describe systemic glucocorticoid usage in cats and dogs by three primary care ‐veterinary practices in England and to ascertain risk factors for clinical use. To evaluate consistency of prescribing patterns across clinics. To validate a merged database of primary veterinary clinical data as a functional tool for clinical epidemiological research. Methods: A merged database was estab ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1748-5827.2011.01190.x
PubMed:
22417095

43. Radiographic signs in cats with nasal disease

Author:
C.R. Lamb; S. Richbell; P. Mantis
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery v.5 no.4 pp. 227-235
ISSN:
1098-612X
Subject:
cats; rhinitis; radiography; diagnostic techniques
Abstract:
... Radiographic signs in 64 cats that had radiography as part of the diagnostic work-up for suspected nasal disease were reviewed in a blinded fashion. Final diagnoses in these cats were rhinitis in 27, primary nasal neoplasia in 21 and non-nasal disease in 16. The signs with highest predictive value for nasal neoplasia were displacement of midline structures (73%), unilateral generalised soft tissue ...
DOI:
10.1016/S1098-612X(03)00023-8
PubMed:
12878150

44. Reasons for the euthanasia of dogs and cats

Author:
Edney, A.T.B.
Source:
Veterinary record 1998 v.143 no.4 pp. 114
ISSN:
0042-4900
Subject:
dogs; cats; euthanasia; animal injuries; behavior problems; England
DOI:
10.1136/vr.143.4.114
PubMed:
9725180

45. Serum protein electrophoresis in 155 cats

Author:
Samantha S. Taylor; Simon W. Tappin; Steve J. Dodkin; Kostas Papasouliotis; Domingo Casamian-Sorrosal; Séverine Tasker
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery v.12 no.8 pp. 643-653
ISSN:
1098-612X
Subject:
lymphoma; splenic diseases; feline infectious peritonitis; cats; inflammation; gamma-globulins; reference standards; clinical examination; gel electrophoresis; signs and symptoms (animals and humans); disease diagnosis; England
Abstract:
... All serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) results obtained between 2002 and 2009 from clinical cases presented to the University of Bristol Feline Centre were examined retrospectively. One hundred and fifty-five results met the inclusion criteria. Signalment and final diagnoses were obtained from the case records. Clinical cases were classified as having normal or abnormal SPE results by comparison ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jfms.2010.03.018
PubMed:
20655494

46. Sociodemographics of Pet Ownership among Adolescents in Great Britain: Findings from the HBSC Study in England, Scotland, and Wales

Author:
Ferran Marsa-Sambola; Joanne Williams; Janine Muldoon; Alistair Lawrence; Melanie Connor; Chris Roberts; Fiona Brooks; Candace Currie
Source:
Anthrozoös 2016 v.29 no.4 pp. 559-580
ISSN:
1753-0377
Subject:
adolescents; amphibians; birds; cats; dogs; fish; gender differences; parents; pet ownership; pets; reptiles; siblings; small mammals; sociodemographic characteristics; stepfamilies; England; Scotland; Wales
Abstract:
... The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of pet ownership among adolescents in Great Britain and identify any sociodemographic differences between pet owners and non-pet owners. A total of 14,328 11-to 15-year-old adolescents from England, Scotland, and Wales were included in the analysis. Results revealed 15-year-old adolescents were significantly more likely than 11-year-old adolescent ...
DOI:
10.1080/08927936.2016.1228756

47. Species of flea found on cats and dogs in south west England: further evidence of their polyxenous state and implications for flea control

Author:
Chesney, C.J.
Source:
Veterinary record 1995 v.136 no.14 pp. 356-358
ISSN:
0042-4900
Subject:
Ctenocephalides canis; cats; dogs; host-parasite relationships; gender differences; Ctenocephalides felis; insect control; incidence
DOI:
10.1136/vr.136.14.356
PubMed:
7610540

48. Surveillance of British ticks: An overview of species records, host associations, and new records of Ixodes ricinus distribution

Author:
Benjamin Cull; Maaike E. Pietzsch; Kayleigh M. Hansford; Emma L. Gillingham; Jolyon M. Medlock
Source:
Ticks and tick-borne diseases 2018 v.9 no.3 pp. 605-614
ISSN:
1877-959X
Subject:
Ixodes ricinus; Lyme disease; adults; cats; data collection; dogs; educational institutions; entomologists; health care workers; hosts; humans; monitoring; nymphs; pets; professionals; public health; risk; ticks; wildlife; England
Abstract:
... Public Health England’s passive Tick Surveillance Scheme (TSS) records the distribution, seasonality and host associations of ticks submitted from across the United Kingdom (UK), and helps to inform the UK government on emerging tick-borne disease risks. Here we summarise data collected through surveillance during 2010–2016, and compare with previous TSS data from 2005 to 2009, particularly in rel ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ttbdis.2018.01.011

49. Survey of dermatophytes on clinically normal cats in the southeast of England

Author:
A. Patel; D. H. Lloyd; A. I. Lamport
Source:
journal of small animal practice 2005 v.46 no.9 pp. 436-439
ISSN:
0022-4510
Subject:
Microsporum canis; Trichophyton mentagrophytes; cats; hairs; households; human population; humans; keratinophilic fungi; surveys; England
Abstract:
... Objectives: To report the incidence of dermatophytes on the hair coat of asymptomatic cats in the southeast of England. Asymptomatic cats are often blamed for transmission of dermatophytes between animals and humans. This study may help to clarify whether cats are responsible for the increase in fungal infections among the human population. Methods: A total of 169 clinically healthy cats without a ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1748-5827.2005.tb00342.x

50. The prevalence of intestinal nematodes in cats and dogs from Lancashire, north‐west England

Author:
I. Wright; K. Stafford; G. Coles
Source:
journal of small animal practice 2016 v.57 no.8 pp. 393-395
ISSN:
0022-4510
Subject:
Ancylostoma; Spirocerca lupi; Strongyloides; Toxascaris leonina; Toxocara canis; Toxocara cati; Uncinaria stenocephala; anthelmintics; cats; dogs; eggs; feces; ova; parasites; urban areas; zoonoses; England
Abstract:
... OBJECTIVES: To estimate prevalence of clinically‐relevant intestinal nematodes in UK cats and dogs using the sensitive faecal analysis technique FLOTAC. METHODS: Faecal samples were collected from 171 domestic dogs and 131 domestic cats living in urban areas of Lancashire and examined for the ova of intestinal parasites using the FLOTAC technique. All tested individuals were at least 6 months old, ...
DOI:
10.1111/jsap.12478